Climate Bonds Blog

Posted: Oct 28, 2016

 

​Not at COP or in Brazil or China? You can still catch Climate Bonds speakers at events in London, Brussels, Vienna and Zurich. 

See the full November list below. 

 

November​: ​COP22: The most important month for climate action​! We'll be in Marrakesh & Casablanca of course, but Beijing and São Paulo will also get visits!
Posted: Oct 26, 2016

The newly formed Indian Green Bonds Market Development Council held its first meeting in Mumbai on Monday. 

What’s it all about?

Mumbai: India Green Bonds Council Holds First Meeting: New Group Convened by FICCI and Climate Bonds to Drive Market Development
Posted: Oct 24, 2016

 

Welcome to the first edition of our Climate Bonds Standard & Certification Newsletter

 

Already interested? Download the pdf here

New from Climate Bonds: Standard & Certification newsletter
Posted: Oct 22, 2016

I’m in chilly Beijing today.  Thanks to rain, the air quality is now “Good”, down from “Hazardous” when my high-speed train pulled into a moodily smoky station a couple of days ago.

As usual it’s been a round of meetings about green bonds with regulators, our Chinese partners like CCDC and CECEP, and industry associations.  

In Beijing today China’s investment sector talks green finance. Context: China’s new ‘Guidelines for Establishing Green Financial System’, endorsed by President Xi Jinping. Rest-of-World, please learn
Posted: Oct 20, 2016

 

LSX Lagos Conference marks another step towards Nigeria Green Bonds. Environment and Finance Ministers lead push to meet NDC goals with green finance
Posted: Oct 20, 2016

What’s it all about?

You’re invited to join speakers from leading Indian energy companies, banks and insurance companies discussing directions for green bonds growth as part of Climate Bonds ‘State of the Market India’ twin launches.

In Mumbai on Monday? Delhi on Thursday? You’re Invited! Climate Bonds Twin Events: Strengthening the Green Bond Market in India & State of the Market Launches
Posted: Oct 14, 2016

The Climate Standards Board has approved a new Criteria for climate-resilient water bonds. Investors now have a verifiable, science-based screening process to evaluate bond investments earmarked for financing sustainable water-based infrastructure projects.

 

 

What’s it all about?

Climate Standards Board Approves New Criteria for Climate-Resilient Water Bonds: Science-Based Process to Ensure Sustainability of Water Infrastructure Investments
Posted: Oct 13, 2016

The last 2 weeks have seen more American elections shenanigans as one candidate is in denial over the existence of climate change while the other commits to clean energy.  

BIG Market Blog: Q4 gets off to a roaring start! USD 5.2bn issued: A first for Finland: Lots of Nordic property bonds: More munis & Lux Green SX now OPEN!
Posted: Oct 7, 2016

September was one of the biggest months ever for green finance. We blogged here and here and here to keep you updated on all the developments.

Big End to September: Our Top Stories: Carney, Germany & global green finance: Mexico begins to fly: Nigeria announces in New York & Big boost for US green buildings
Posted: Oct 5, 2016

“The market needs strong leadership now. 2016 will be a tell-tale year for Canada. With leadership, 2016 can be the year Canada’s green bond market really goes mainstream.”

Michelle Brownlee, Smart Prosperity

 

Canada: New green bond report: Slow progress, big potential: Five action points for Governments: Convert climate goals into green investment opportunities: Meanwhile….. Ontario Announces GB No3!